Monday, November 15, 1999
Monday, November 15, 1999
Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.
Instead of building forts and arming ourselves, we should be building bridges of love.
(Romans 13:10
NRSV)
When William Penn was given land in the New World by King Charles II, he was also granted
power to make war on the Indians. But Penn refused to build forts or have soldiers in his
province. Instead, he treated the Indians kindly and as equals. All disputes between the two races
were settled by a meeting of six white men and six Indians. When Penn died, the Indians mourned
him as a friend. After Penn's death, other colonies were constantly under attack by the Indians.
Pennsylvania was free from such attacks, however, as long as they refused to arm themselves.
Many years later the Quakers were outvoted in the State, and the colony began building forts and
training soldiers against possible aggression. You can guess what happened. They were
immediately attacked.
Dear Jesus, move me to be a bridge builder. Amen.
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